Carol Flannery

Carol Flannery is a Senior Lecturer I in the Management Department at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas, where she has taught since 1995. Her work focuses on quantitative methods, statistics, and decision-making in business education, with a strong emphasis on innovative curriculum and online learning development.

Education:

• Ed.D. in Secondary and Higher Education (Supervision, Curriculum, and Instruction), Texas A&M University-Commerce, 1993
• M.S. in Secondary & Higher Education (College Teaching of Mathematics), Texas A&M University-Commerce, 1990
• B.S. in Mathematics (Minor: Russian Language), University of Texas at Arlington, 1975

Her research and teaching interests lie at the intersection of business analytics, statistics education, and educational technology. She has pioneered the development of online statistics and quantitative methods courses for both undergraduate and graduate business students, including OPRE 3360 and OPRE 6301. Her passion for accessible and effective math education extends to executive education and healthcare administration programs.

The publications and educational materials she has developed reflect a consistent focus on making quantitative concepts approachable and applicable in managerial contexts. Her work spans textbook authoring, video-based instruction, and digital course design, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to pedagogical innovation.

Scientific Awards:

• 1981 Texas Education Agency grant: Innovative and Exemplary Category

Carol Flannery has played a significant advisory and mentoring role through her teaching and curriculum leadership. She serves on the Advisory Board of the International Center for Decision and Risk Analysis (ICDRiA) and is a faculty advisor for the dfw*atw (Alliance of Technology and Women). Her contributions extend beyond the classroom into professional service and educational outreach, including workshops to promote STEM fields.

Key Affiliations:

• ICDRiA (International Center for Decision and Risk Analysis) – Advisory Board Member
• INFORMS (Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences) – Member
• Supply Chain Leadership Council – UT Dallas
• dfw*atw (Alliance of Technology and Women) – Member and Faculty Advisor